If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access to E15 fuel, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50 percent at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn.
New analysis from the National Corn Growers Association says it would also promote energy stability for Americans. ”Congress could address the economic crisis affecting corn growers by passing legislation that would make higher blends of ethanol readily accessible to all Americans,” said NCGA President Jed Bower. “We urge Congress to act now to make that happen.”
The NCGA has spent months calling on Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which would eliminate an outdated regulation that prevents the sale of fuel with 15 percent ethanol blends, referred to as E15.
The organization has highlighted research showing that year-round access to E15 helps farmers and rural communities while boosting energy security.